'''Sedgewick<ref name="Ren">{{E|Rendezvous}}</ref> "Wick"<ref>{{E|Formaldehyde}}</ref> Sable'''<ref>{{E|Arithmophobia}}</ref> is a businessman and one of the few remaining patrons of [[Lackadaisy]]. Wick first appears in a photograph of the Lackadaisy regulars in {{E|Introduction 3}}. He is later mentioned by [[Mitzi]] in {{E|Formaldehyde}} and {{E|Arithmophobia}}, but does not appear in the comic until {{E|Overtime}}.

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'''Sedgewick "Wick" Alastair Sable'''{{cp}}<ref name="F20090915"/> is a businessman and one of the few remaining patrons of [[Lackadaisy]]. Wick first appears in a photograph of the Lackadaisy regulars in {{E|Introduction 3}}. He is later mentioned by [[Mitzi]] in {{E|Formaldehyde}} and {{E|Arithmophobia}}, but does not appear in the comic until {{E|Overtime}}.

==In the comic==

==In the comic==

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In {{E|Chauffeur}}, Wick drops Mitzi off; their farewell is somewhat cool. After Mitzi has departed, Lacy asks him whether they can stop for coffee, only because she wants to discuss his relationship with Mitzi. After Wick tells her that they have "called off the parade", Lacy expresses relief; she found Mitzi odd, and additionally noted that Mitzi had gone through her purse and took Mitzi's conversation with her as a threat.

In {{E|Chauffeur}}, Wick drops Mitzi off; their farewell is somewhat cool. After Mitzi has departed, Lacy asks him whether they can stop for coffee, only because she wants to discuss his relationship with Mitzi. After Wick tells her that they have "called off the parade", Lacy expresses relief; she found Mitzi odd, and additionally noted that Mitzi had gone through her purse and took Mitzi's conversation with her as a threat.

===Other===

===Other===

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Wick appears in the background of a New Year's picture taken in Lackadaisy in 1926, shown in {{P|Preview 0015}}.

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Wick appears in the background of a New Year's picture taken in Lackadaisy in 1926, shown in {{S|New Year}}.

Wick has breakfast with [[Lacy]] in {{S|Conversations}}, in which it is revealed that [[Tracy]] eavesdrops upon her characters' conversations. Lacy notes that Wick has poured whiskey into his scrambled eggs.

Wick has breakfast with [[Lacy]] in {{S|Conversations}}, in which it is revealed that [[Tracy]] eavesdrops upon her characters' conversations. Lacy notes that Wick has poured whiskey into his scrambled eggs.

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==Appearance and personality==

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==Profile==

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An early color sketch of Wick can be seen in {{P|Preview 0009}}. Wick is also depicted in color in {{P|Preview 0019}} and {{P|Preview 0028}}.

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An early color sketch of Wick can be seen in {{P|Preview 0009}}. Wick is also depicted in color in {{P|Preview 0019}} and {{P|Preview 0028}}. Tracy incorporated some Siamese into Wick's markings.<ref>{{f|20110224}}</ref>

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Wick's height is approximately 6'.<ref>{{P|Preview 0020}}</ref>

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Wick was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 11, 1895, making him 32 years old at the time of the comic.{{cp}} Wick's height is approximately 6'.<ref>{{P|Preview 0020}}</ref> He has a younger sister named Susannah (Sookie), who is a sort of society philanthropist.<ref name="F20121020"/> With regards to Wick's voice, Tracy has stated that he, "Has a cheery, guileless manner of speaking, and when talking about rocks, geeky enthusiasm shines through. There's a bit of well-to-do Bostonian in his voice. His accent might sound something like Cary Grant impersonating a Kennedy…but understated".<ref name="F20091006"/>

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According to Tracy, Wick went to college and studied law<ref>[http://www.littledaisycafe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=681&p=558824#p558824 Forum post by Tracy - November 4, 2008]</ref>, but left before graduating. He is a Republican. Regarding his favorite foods, Tracy notes that, "most of Wick's caloric intake probably comes from coffee and whiskey (or scotch on a good day) but I'm sure when he’s not too busy for a proper dinner, he's not opposed to a nice porterhouse ...followed by some dessert wine or an apricot brandy". Wick's favorite beverages include whiskey sours, aged scotch and brandy.<ref name="F20110127"/> Wick has been drinking alcohol for long enough that it has impacted his short-term memory.<ref name="F20121209">{{f|20121209}}</ref> Wick is, "a reader of financial publications, possibly one of the ''(Wall Street) Journal'''s early subscribers, made it through the canon of classics because it seemed like the genial thing to do, and occasionally still picks up autobiographies written by the luminaries and figureheads".<ref name="F20100518"/> He spent his youth, "summering at the Cape, sailing, rowing, playing lacrosse with the predestined Ivy League boys, reading stodgy books about American revolutionaries and generally struggling to stave off encroaching boredom".<ref name="F20090909"/> Wick is also a history buff and collector of war memorabilia.{{cp}} His favorite topics of discussion, as Tracy so eloquently put it, are, "rocks, bugs [and] wine", though he will also discuss politics and finance. He is of above-average intelligence.<ref name="F20121020"/> According to Tracy, for Christmas Wick would most like an old bottle of scotch and possibly a geode.<ref name="F20121209"/>

Wick is usually attired in upper-class dress. Mitzi has compared Wick's face to a [[Barrymore]].<ref>{{E|Doublet}}</ref> He has a pronounced interest in discussing rocks and gravel, though according to Church he sometimes discusses cement as well.<ref>{{E|Quarrymen}}</ref> His company is named Sable Stone & Quarry and is based in St. Louis. It holds a business checking account at Grand-Gravois Bank of St. Louis.<ref>{{E|Sneakthief}}</ref>

Wick is usually attired in upper-class dress. Mitzi has compared Wick's face to a [[Barrymore]].<ref>{{E|Doublet}}</ref> He has a pronounced interest in discussing rocks and gravel, though according to Church he sometimes discusses cement as well.<ref>{{E|Quarrymen}}</ref> His company is named Sable Stone & Quarry and is based in St. Louis. It holds a business checking account at Grand-Gravois Bank of St. Louis.<ref>{{E|Sneakthief}}</ref>

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Wick's wealth is such that he can afford both an expensive [[Wick's car|car]] and a [[Minor characters#Bix|driver]].<ref name="Quack">{{E|Quacksalver}}</ref> He also retains staff at [[Wick's house|his house]] and has a gun collection.<ref>{{E|Retinue}}</ref>

Wick's wealth is such that he can afford both an expensive [[Wick's car|car]] and a [[Minor characters#Bix|driver]].<ref name="Quack">{{E|Quacksalver}}</ref> He also retains staff at [[Wick's house|his house]] and has a gun collection.<ref>{{E|Retinue}}</ref>

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Wick is a wine conoisseur, and has his own cellar. He has stated that, "they were all good years before 1920", when Prohibition began.<ref>{{E|Briar-patch}}</ref> Wick also has a habit of adding liquor to his coffee that is pronounced enough that [[Lacy]] has threatened to stop bringing him coffee if she catches him doing so.<ref name="Grind"/> He is a skilled enough drinker that he is able to out-drink Mitzi, whom Zib claims in {{E|Mystique}} has been able to out-drink cats twice her size.

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Wick is a wine conoisseur, and has his own cellar. He has stated that, "they were all good years before 1920", when Prohibition began.<ref>{{E|Briar-patch}}</ref> Wick also has a habit of adding liquor to his coffee that is pronounced enough that [[Lacy]] has threatened to stop bringing him coffee if she catches him doing so.<ref name="Grind"/> He is a skilled enough drinker that he is able to out-drink Mitzi, whom Zib claims in {{E|Mystique}} has been able to out-drink cats twice her size. In {{S|Conversations}}, Lacy notes during breakfast together that Wick poured whiskey into his scrambled eggs.

In {{E|Mephistopheles}}, Wick notes to Mitzi that he cannot form a business relationship with her because her business would be bad for his business and reputation. He further states that he is responsible to investors and that, "certain people...rely on me for their livelihood".

In {{E|Mephistopheles}}, Wick notes to Mitzi that he cannot form a business relationship with her because her business would be bad for his business and reputation. He further states that he is responsible to investors and that, "certain people...rely on me for their livelihood".

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==Backstage==

==Backstage==

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Sedgewick is a surname that fits into Tracy's family's roots in England.<ref name="F20100518"/>

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There is evidence that Tracy intends or intended for Mitzi and Wick to be a couple. {{I|Wintertime}} and {{C|Tiddlywinks}} show Mitzi and Wick expressing more fondness for each other than has been established in the comic. Similarly, Wick was to be or will be on better terms with [[Rocky]] and [[Freckle]], as shown in {{C|Balderdash}}, in which Rocky teases Wick about associating with Mitzi given the rumors concerning her involvement in Atlas's demise, and {{C|Baby Vamp}}, in which the three comment upon a passing woman.

There is evidence that Tracy intends or intended for Mitzi and Wick to be a couple. {{I|Wintertime}} and {{C|Tiddlywinks}} show Mitzi and Wick expressing more fondness for each other than has been established in the comic. Similarly, Wick was to be or will be on better terms with [[Rocky]] and [[Freckle]], as shown in {{C|Balderdash}}, in which Rocky teases Wick about associating with Mitzi given the rumors concerning her involvement in Atlas's demise, and {{C|Baby Vamp}}, in which the three comment upon a passing woman.

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{{C|Wick Sable}} includes a sketch of Wick dated October 1929. In contrast to his normal appearance, he looks disheveled and is wearing a stunned expression.

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{{C|Wick Sable}} includes a sketch of Wick dated October 1929. In contrast to his normal appearance, he looks disheveled and is wearing a stunned expression. Tracy has stated that the sketch is simply a doodle and should not be considered significant, though Wick will have other reasons to make such expressions prior to 1929.<ref name="F20110127"/>

Contents

In the comic

Volume 1

In "Arithmophobia", Mitzi reads in the newspaper that Wick will be having a quarry blasted between the two rivers. This prompts her to send Rocky to the Union Trust Building, where Wick's office is located, with an invitation for Wick and "some friends" to come to Lackadaisy the next evening.

Wick and his secretary, Lacy, first appear in "Overtime", in which Lacy delivers Mitzi's invitation to Wick.

The quarry blasting is shown in "Quarrymen". After the blasting is finished, Church and his associates remind Wick that he promised them dinner at the Mayfair Room. Wick further invites them to join him at Lackadaisy afterwards, noting that it is an "old favorite" of his. Wick, Church and their associates arrive at Lackadaisy in "Hallelujah".

In "Overture", Wick and his companions are listening to Mitzi's proposal for investing in Lackadaisy when Rocky interrupts them with the liquor he obtained from Captain Kehoe. Though Church seems uninterested in Mitzi's offer, Wick encourages her to continue, and states that it was his pleasure to have brought Church and the others with him.

In "Killjoy", Zib attempts to convince Mitzi to get everyone to leave Lackadaisy ahead of the pig farmers; when she resists he takes matters into his own hands, announcing that the speakeasy is being raided and pushing Ivy, Wick, Church and their associates out the door. Church notes to Wick in "Caveat" that it is likely for the best, as he feels there are numerous other, legal investment opportunities available. Church goes on to suggest that Wick brought Church and his associates there so that Wick would make a good impression on Mitzi. After Wick refers to Mitzi as a "damsel in distress", Church notes that according to rumor she is "anything but", and advises Wick that continuing his involvement with Lackadaisy could harm his standing.

Wick parts ways with Church and his other associates for the evening in "Quacksalver", stating that he has had enough of Church's vitriol. He is then approached by Ivy, who astutely states that Wick has money, and in "Wherewithal" plays on his sense of chivalry to convince him to pay for Viktor's medical care. Wick agrees to wait in Little Daisy to pay Dr. Quackenbush, and is still there in "Palaver" when Rocky pursues Freckle onto the street.

Mitzi walks into Little Daisy in "Rendezvous", finding Wick tidying up. After thanking him for paying for Quackenbush's visit, Mitzi kisses Wick after briefly looking at an old picture of the Lackadaisy crew, most particularly Atlas. Though they both initially seem embarrassed by the kiss, shortly after Wick and Mitzi kiss each other.

Volume 2

Wick is next seen at his home the following morning in "Grindstone", in which Lacy is trying assist him with catching up on paperwork when Mitzi arrives. Wick greets Mitzi, Rocky and Freckle in "Retinue" in a friendly manner, even shaking Freckle's hand and offering to show him his gun collection after Mitzi notes that Freckle likes guns. Wick suggests to Mitzi that they drive to Forest Park, but when he goes to retrieve his Roadster from his garage he is surprised by Rocky. Rocky proceeds to strongly suggest to Wick in "Balderdash" that Mitzi was involved with Atlas's death; if not directly, then through a third party. Though Wick dismisses Rocky's claims as a joke at his expense, he later appears a bit anxious while driving with Mitzi. Wick and Mitzi go boating in Forest Park near the St. Louis Art Museum in "Doublet", and she offers him a 40% partnership in Lackadaisy. Wick replies that he will need to consider her offer, and is disconcerted when Mitzi makes an innocent comment that recalls his earlier conversation with Rocky. Wick explains this in "Drollery"; he does not seem especially comforted by her making light of the situation, but in "Veracity" Mitzi tells Wick that she loved Atlas and had no role in his death. Mitzi states that she allows the mystery concerning it to linger because she does not like to discuss it, though she offers to tell Wick more of what happened at some point. They proceed to a photo booth in "Photomajig", where Mitzi surprises Wick by kissing him before asking whether they can return to discussing business.

In "Briar-patch", Mitzi and Wick have returned to Wick's house and are drinking in his wine cellar. Mitzi asks whether they can discuss her business proposal, and Wick good-naturedly states that Mitzi is just trying to get him drunk enough to agree to her proposal. She replies that she was just hoping they would reach an agreement, but is now worried that he is leading her on. Wick states that he is not leading her on, though he has had an interest in her since prior to Atlas's death. Mitzi reveals that she knew of Wick's interest, and that Wick is lucky that Atlas did not have him shot. Wick tells Mitzi, in "Mephistopheles", that while he would be interested in a personal relationship with her, he is not interested in a business relationship with her. Mitzi retorts that Wick is a hypocrite for wanting the benefits of Lackadaisy while also wanting to keep his hands clean, and that he was leading her on after all. She does not give up easily though, giving Wick a kiss to his neck to try to convince him to change his mind. When that distracts but does not persuade him, she asks for a ride home.

In "Chauffeur", Wick drops Mitzi off; their farewell is somewhat cool. After Mitzi has departed, Lacy asks him whether they can stop for coffee, only because she wants to discuss his relationship with Mitzi. After Wick tells her that they have "called off the parade", Lacy expresses relief; she found Mitzi odd, and additionally noted that Mitzi had gone through her purse and took Mitzi's conversation with her as a threat.

Other

Wick appears in the background of a New Year's picture taken in Lackadaisy in 1926, shown in "New Year".

Wick has breakfast with Lacy in "Conversations", in which it is revealed that Tracy eavesdrops upon her characters' conversations. Lacy notes that Wick has poured whiskey into his scrambled eggs.

Profile

Wick was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 11, 1895, making him 32 years old at the time of the comic.[1] Wick's height is approximately 6'.[4] He has a younger sister named Susannah (Sookie), who is a sort of society philanthropist.[5] With regards to Wick's voice, Tracy has stated that he, "Has a cheery, guileless manner of speaking, and when talking about rocks, geeky enthusiasm shines through. There's a bit of well-to-do Bostonian in his voice. His accent might sound something like Cary Grant impersonating a Kennedy…but understated".[6]

According to Tracy, Wick went to college and studied law[7], but left before graduating. He is a Republican. Regarding his favorite foods, Tracy notes that, "most of Wick's caloric intake probably comes from coffee and whiskey (or scotch on a good day) but I'm sure when he’s not too busy for a proper dinner, he's not opposed to a nice porterhouse ...followed by some dessert wine or an apricot brandy". Wick's favorite beverages include whiskey sours, aged scotch and brandy.[8] Wick has been drinking alcohol for long enough that it has impacted his short-term memory.[9] Wick is, "a reader of financial publications, possibly one of the (Wall Street) Journal's early subscribers, made it through the canon of classics because it seemed like the genial thing to do, and occasionally still picks up autobiographies written by the luminaries and figureheads".[10] He spent his youth, "summering at the Cape, sailing, rowing, playing lacrosse with the predestined Ivy League boys, reading stodgy books about American revolutionaries and generally struggling to stave off encroaching boredom".[11] Wick is also a history buff and collector of war memorabilia.[1] His favorite topics of discussion, as Tracy so eloquently put it, are, "rocks, bugs [and] wine", though he will also discuss politics and finance. He is of above-average intelligence.[5] According to Tracy, for Christmas Wick would most like an old bottle of scotch and possibly a geode.[9]

Wick is usually attired in upper-class dress. Mitzi has compared Wick's face to a Barrymore.[12] He has a pronounced interest in discussing rocks and gravel, though according to Church he sometimes discusses cement as well.[13] His company is named Sable Stone & Quarry and is based in St. Louis. It holds a business checking account at Grand-Gravois Bank of St. Louis.[14]

Wick's wealth is such that he can afford both an expensive car and a driver.[16] He also retains staff at his house and has a gun collection.[17]

Wick is a wine conoisseur, and has his own cellar. He has stated that, "they were all good years before 1920", when Prohibition began.[18] Wick also has a habit of adding liquor to his coffee that is pronounced enough that Lacy has threatened to stop bringing him coffee if she catches him doing so.[15] He is a skilled enough drinker that he is able to out-drink Mitzi, whom Zib claims in "Mystique" has been able to out-drink cats twice her size. In "Conversations", Lacy notes during breakfast together that Wick poured whiskey into his scrambled eggs.

In "Mephistopheles", Wick notes to Mitzi that he cannot form a business relationship with her because her business would be bad for his business and reputation. He further states that he is responsible to investors and that, "certain people...rely on me for their livelihood".

After having stolen a check from Wick's company, Mitzi notes to Zib that even if Wick finds out what happened, he is too nice to take action against Mitzi.[19]

Human

Sable Stone and Quarry

Sable Stone and Quarry is the company founded, owned and operated by Wick. On Friday, May 27, 1927, the company blasted a new quarry between Two Rivers in Maryland Heights.[20] Wick, Mitzi, and Church and other business associates were in attendance.[21] In "Sneakthief", Mitzi steals a blank Sable Stone and Quarry check from Lacy's purse. She cashes the check in "Backalley".

Relationships

Church

Wick is frequently seen in the comic with Church and other upper-class associates. It is implied that they have common business interests, though this has not been explicitly stated. Though Wick has referred to Church as a friend, Church often directs acerbic comments toward Wick; at one point Wick parts ways with Church, claiming to be tired of Church's vitriol.[16]

Freckle

Wick first meets Freckle as part of Mitzi's entourage in "Retinue". He greets Freckle amiably, even offering to show him his gun collection after Mitzi notes that Freckle likes guns.

Ivy

Ivy and Wick are familiar with each other as of "Wherewithal", likely because Wick is a long-standing patron of Lackadaisy. Ivy knows Wick well enough to play on his sense of chivalry when it suits her purposes. Their relationship appears to be somewhat formal, with Wick referring to Ivy as, "Miss Pepper".

Mitzi

In "Overture" it appears that Wick may have some interest in Mitzi, as he claims that it was his pleasure to bring Church and their associates to Lackadaisy. Wick also encourages Mitzi, saying that she can convince Church to invest in Lackadaisy if she discusses the potential for profit.

While speaking with Church in "Caveat", Wick refers to Mitzi as a "damsel in distress", and does not refute Church's suggestion that Wick brought his associates to Lackadaisy as a way of showing his concern for Mitzi.

In "Rendezvous", after thanking him for paying for Quackenbush's visit, Mitzi claims that Wick is a nice man, and she would, "hate to..." What she would hate to do is not stated, as Mitzi grows distracted by a picture of the old Lackadaisy crew and particularly Atlas before she and Wick kiss. Wick also seems to be coming to realize that he may be better off not asking questions regarding Mitzi's profession.

In "Briar-patch" Wick tells Mitzi that he has been interested in her since she was married. Mitzi notes that she was aware of his interest, and that Wick is fortunate that Atlas did not have him shot. In "Mephistopheles", Wick rejects Mitzi on the grounds that while he would be willing to pursue a personal relationship with her, he is unwilling to get involved professionally. Wick drops Mitzi off at her home in "Chauffeur"; their parting is rather cool.

Rocky

As of "Overture", Rocky and Wick are familiar with each other. Rocky appears to enjoy making Wick feel uncomfortable. By "Haggersnash", after Rocky has seen Wick and Mitzi kissing[22], his feelings have escalated to expressing his disdain for Wick in front of Mitzi and Freckle.

Backstage

Sedgewick is a surname that fits into Tracy's family's roots in England.[10]

There is evidence that Tracy intends or intended for Mitzi and Wick to be a couple. "Wintertime" and "Tiddlywinks" show Mitzi and Wick expressing more fondness for each other than has been established in the comic. Similarly, Wick was to be or will be on better terms with Rocky and Freckle, as shown in "Balderdash", in which Rocky teases Wick about associating with Mitzi given the rumors concerning her involvement in Atlas's demise, and "Baby Vamp", in which the three comment upon a passing woman.

"Wick Sable" includes a sketch of Wick dated October 1929. In contrast to his normal appearance, he looks disheveled and is wearing a stunned expression. Tracy has stated that the sketch is simply a doodle and should not be considered significant, though Wick will have other reasons to make such expressions prior to 1929.[8]